Columbia City Council to vote on agreement with US Capitol Police; would have CPD give additional security to members of Congress

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Columbia City Council at its Monday meeting will vote on whether or not the city will enter in an agreement with US Capitol Police for security services.

The agreement is listed in the consent agenda for Monday’s meeting.

City documents state the agreement is requested because of the growing number of congressional visits and political events being held in Columbia.

The agreement would set terms and conditions with the Columbia Police Department and Capitol Police to provide protective support for members of Congress when they visit Columbia. The council memo says USCP would reimburse CPD for its services.

“This agreement does not obligate CPD to provide services, nor does it require USCP to reimburse expenses that were not coordinated directly with USCP. The MOU may be terminated by either party with 30 days’ written notice,” the council memo states.